Sure would like to know how the boat does for you! I raced one back in the early 80s and they will run. looks like the pod has been cut down so its the same underwater hardware set-up as an early placecraft. If you feel so inclined hit me on this site and let me know. FYI 1980 southwind tunnel dragster 429 cj tunnel ram motor NJBA 92MPH.
the pod was cut down for a pop-off but the intake is still in the stock location...
this boat also ran 87 with a hurt engine 80% leakdown on 2 cylinders..